The loop is bisected by the 300m Prince Edward Trail, which acts as a shortcut from doing the entire Rockingham Loop. The largest loop in the park at 1.2km, the Rockingham Loop is a central hub that connects every part of the park. Near the school end of the trail, where it meets the Rockingham Loop trail, runs a camera-friendly babbling brook. The trailhead near the pond is surrounded on both sides by steep slopes which give you a hint of the larger ravine that lies much deeper into the park. The trail has a gradual uphill slope from pond until its end near the school. A couple of trails on one side of the school trail connect to local neighbourhoods, while trails on the other side lead further into the park.

Appropriately named, this trail connects Grosvenor Wentworth school at one end, with the main Kent Avenue entrance at the opposite end.

School Trail (530m)Ĭonnecting both park entrances at opposite ends of the park is the 530m linear “School Trail”, the busiest in the park. You’ll likely want to consult your own map to be able to stick to a certain route. The trails can become a little more confusing in person than they look on the map despite the sparsely placed maps and good trail signage. The main trails are 3 interconnected loops of around 1 km each, with a full exploration of all of the trails totaling around 5km (~2hrs). Unlike Point Pleasant Park, however, Hemlock Ravine is a little more hilly. The main trails are #wheelchair-accessible and (rugged) stroller friendly with a compacted crusher dust surface similar to what you see in Point Pleasant Park. The heart-shaped pond, framed by the autumn glow, becomes one of the prettiest scenes in Halifax. The parade of vibrant colour starts the moment you enter the parking lot. Though it’s a beautiful place year-round, the park really comes alive in Autumn with a splendor of colour. Located just off of the Bedford Highway, this modest 200-acre park envelops you with plenty of calm, natural beauty despite its urban surroundings. A #family-friendly park that’s well maintained with regular signage, a few posted maps, benches, garbage cans & dog bag dispensers throughout. Originally a country estate built in 1780 for Lieutenant Governor John Wentworth, Hemlock Ravine Park has a long history of being loved.

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